Complaint Review: Grodan Sergel Stockholm

I went out to Grodan Sergel Nightclub at Sveavagen in Stockholm with my friends and my girlfriend in January 2010, to have a good time but was in for a big surprise, disappointment and discrimination.  We waited and waited for a very long time outside the tape (in the minus 12 degrees weather) and we were right in front of the bouncer (who was a short guy from Turkey or the neighboring countries). 

It was clearly our turn as there were lots of people behind us.  I was wondering how long we would have to wait and why he kept ignoring us, as new people started to show up and if they came from his own country they were allowed in right away with a big smile on his face.  He purposely kept on ignoring us and I wondered why because we were sober and had not done anything bad nor disturbed anyone and in addition, all of us look like very decent and nice people.

My girlfriend (from Asia) finally asked how long time it would take before we can get in? He replied in a few minutes.  We kept waiting in hope to get in.  After 15 minutes passed or so, I asked again, when can we get in?  He turned to my friend (from Sweden as well), and asked are you drunk in a rude voice.  My friend who was totally sober said no.  Then he turned to me and asked, open up my jacket, also in a very rude tone.  I opened up my jacked for him and he said, you cannot get in because your shirt is not qualified for this club and he turned around right away to pay attention to other people (and avoid me).  I thought that he was joking, but it was for real.  My shirt is 3 weeks old and very nice, which definitely qualifies for any club by the way.

So there we were, standing with my Swedish friend and his girlfriend who is also from Asia in the cold having waited for 45 minutes in vain, wondering what in the world is this?  I am from Sweden and have lived abroad for over 15 years and been attending many clubs in all over the U.S, Europe and Asia and never once have I experienced such bad treatment, discrimination (racism?) and service.  I felt like a cheap crap not being amounted to anything, probably like a black person in the U.S 100 years ago. 

Is this the way to treat guests at a nightclub in Stockholm or are they trying to increase racism in society or what is going on?  I have many questions as of why?  I can feel lots of tensions in the environment standing there outside the club and for all tourists and residents in Stockholm, I want to say, dont support, Grodan Sergel Nightclub in Stockholm at Svea vagen. 

Their behaviors are unacceptable and discriminating.  Please tell your friends if they plan to go out in Stockholm as I am sure there are lots of other much better places than this and warn them about these issues if they ever plan to go there.  If you want to have fun and a great experience dont waste your time on this one. The club is a scam and filled with shady people.  They definitely ruined our whole night. Why?  Now when I hear and read other people's stories about being ripped off with their credit card in the club, I can understand why this happens because they don't care.